Take Control and Own the Throne

In my ‘younger‘ years, there were topics that I never gave a second thought to; nor would even talk about – let alone publicly. This was due to a combination of embarrassment and the attitude that it will never pertain to myself. I laugh at my younger, naive and silly self.

Then, younger self had kids.

At this point, everything you think you know about life changes, and pretty soon you’re freely talking about all sorts of body parts and bodily functions. I even yelled out the backdoor to the kids in the yard just yesterday, asking if the dog had a poop – along with secondary questions if they did too.

Hey, a Mom’s gotta keep track of this kind of stuff, it just comes with the job. ‘Cause if you or anyone for that matter, doesn’t ‘go’ – it leads to a whole mess of problems. This I know as fact, since well, I have children, and this sort of thing goes hand in hand with giving birth. It’s life.

“Take Control and Own the Throne” is a current Dulcolax® Laxatives campaign that aims to raise awareness about the importance of bowel health; informing consumers about the effectiveness of Dulcolax® Laxatives and their predictable, overnight relief to help you take control and “own the throne.”

After all, 1 in 4 Canadians suffer from symptoms of constipation – defined by infrequent or difficult bowel movements as compared to their regular patterns. In fact, the constipation rates for women in all age groups are almost twice as high as men in Canada. Which is why the ‘own the throne’ campaign encourages women to take back the control of something many view as out of their control.

It’s a problem that often impacts Canadians’ quality of life, as it can cause physical pain, discomfort and in some cases, the feeling of isolation. In addition, it can interfere with productivity at work and social plans. Meaning, 1 in 4 avoid bathroom situations in the office, and 3/4 of Canadians avoid going in public places altogether – that makes for many long and uncomfortable days!

It’s time this topic and predictable relief solutions be discussed with the bathroom doors open {figuratively, of course}. May is digestive health month, so what a perfect time for Canadians to take control of their bowel health issues and feel empowered to take control and own the throne.

The following three steps can help Canadians maintain regular bowel movements so they can own the throne:

Open Up:

Canadians need to speak up when it comes to bowel movements because not only is it something we all experience, but it can be a good indicator for overall health.

Healthy Lifestyle Choices:

1 in 6 Canadians feels their bowel movements are inconsistent and 1 in 9 feel their bowel movements are uncomfortable. When you are constipated, you may feel bloated and not like yourself. To promote good bowel health, it’s important to get regular exercise, have plenty of water and caffeine-free fluids – and always drink alcohol and caffeine in moderation. In addition, eating a diet rich in fibre is helpful.

Don’t Delay Relief:

Treatment options exist – but you need to make the right choice to get the relief you need. For example, for occasional constipation, a product like Dulcolax® Laxative tablets can be taken at bedtime and will produce a bowel movement the next morning in the comfort of your own home. It provides gentle, predictable relief, something the vast majority of Canadians are looking for.

When it comes to healthy and regular bowel movements Canadians can take control and “Own The Throne” with three simple steps:

Observe your bowel movements on a regular basis and notice if they are infrequent or

Speak to your Doctor or pharmacist about your treatment options if you notice a change

Visit www.dulcolax.ca for more information about bowel health and treatment options.

** Watch for an upcoming Twitter Party sponsored by Dulcolax & Best Health on June 18th – more details and RSVP to come!

WIN IT: Enter to Win a ‘Own the Throne’ Prize Pack, arv $100 and will include the following items:

Good health is important and bowel health is just one area we need to take care of. It is nothing to be embarrassed about. Eating lots of fibre and drinking water are a couple ways to take care of bowel health.

I am comfortable talking about it but just not to everyone I meet .LOL I like to start my day off with a bran cereal or bran buds in yogurt and I drink lots of water.I have bought this brand before and like how gentle it is.Would be nice to win some!

I’m comfortable about talking about it for sure. I have IBS so it’s something I have to think about and talk about on a regular basis. Drinking a ton of water and avoiding “clogging” type foods like pizza and perogies are what help keep me on track.

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